Salisbury girls advance to semis

Tuesday

Jan 22, 2013 at 2:00 PM

Chuck Embree, MI Sports Reporter

As Salisbury remains in search of some offensive thrust, their defense remains steady and fortunately for the lady Panthers it was enough Monday to advance into a semifinal round of the Stugeon Invitational.

Second-seed Salisbury girls never could get comfortable separation from New Bloomfield last night when they led 19-13 at the break and 24-17 when the last period arrived.

When shots continued to struggle in the fourth quarter, Salisbury’s 6-for-7 effort from the stripe did the trick that lifted the lady Panthers to a 32-25 first round win.

"We came out and did not shoot the ball particularly well. We struggled offensively, due to the defense of New Bloomfield. They were forcing us to take quick shots in our offense and we weren't hitting shots so that made our defense work extra hard,” said Salisbury girls coach Jason Haines. “Our defense responded for the most part with Hannah Nicolay protecting the basket again with seven blocks and 14 rebounds.”

Nicolay finished the evening with a double-double, adding 14 points to her name for Salisbury (13-3).

Sarah Roling had nine points and Sabrina Burris tossed in seven.The lady Panthers made 10 of 16 free throws and New Bloomfield went 5-10.

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